STK crime scene

Tucson police are searching for clues in the killing of a woman whose body was found Wednesday morning in a drainage tunnel on the city's east side.

Officers found the body of Casandrah Poole about 9 a.m. in the tunnel east of South Wilmot and East Stella roads following a 911 call, police said Thursday in a news release.

Poole's body showed signs of trauma, the release said.

Detectives ask that anyone with information call 911 or 88-CRIME, the anonymous tip line.


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